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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,444.25, 12,668.27 and 3,827.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,444.25, 12,668.27 and 3,827.25 is: 5,741.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,444.25 : 12,668.27 = 3,827.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,444.25/12,668.27 = 3,827.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,444.25x = 12,668.27 × 3,827.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,444.25x = 48,484,617.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,484,617.22/8,444.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,741.73

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